IFAS in the News

Good morning. Here is IFAS in the News for Monday, Jan. 24, 2011.

 

IFAS-Related…

 

Bacteria a Bigger Threat to Citrus Than Cold Weather

http://www.newssun.com/news/d4522-BC-US-FoodandFarm-Citru-2ndLd-Writethru-01-19-1049

 

Citrus Breakthrough May Thwart Greening

http://southwestfarmpress.com/orchard-crops/citrus-breakthrough-may-thwart-greening

 

Thumb Up: University of Florida Scientists Lead Effort to Unlock DNA of Citrus

http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2011/jan/21/thumb-up-university-of-florida-scientists-lead/

Citrus Root Signals Produce Better Biocontrol

http://www.physorg.com/news/2011-01-citrus-root-biocontrol.html

 

University of Florida Names Agronomy Department Head

http://thepacker.com/University-of-Florida-names-agronomy-department-head/Article.aspx?oid=1301561&fid=PACKER-CROPS-AND-MARKETS&aid=657

 

Alligator Catching Explained at UF Event in Davie

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20110122/WIRE/110129850/1109/sports?Title=Alligator-catching-explained-at-UF-event-in-Davie-

 

West Kendall Homeowner Buys Produce Fresh From the Farm

http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/01/22/v-fullstory/2028198/west-kendall-homeowner-buys-fresh.html

 

Potential Seen in Low-Carb Spuds

http://staugustine.com/news/local-news/2011-01-22/potential-seen-low-carb-spuds

 

‘Berry Beautiful: Winter Strawberry Season in Full Swing

http://www.news-journalonline.com/lifestyle/home-and-garden/2011/01/22/berry-beautiful-winter-strawberry-season-in-full-swing.html

 

Cuba Still Off-Limits to Florida’s Academics

http://www.theledger.com/article/20110122/NEWS/101225045/1308/TIMEOUT?Title=Cuba-Still-Off-Limits-to-Florida-s-Academics

 

Farmers’ Markets See Fan Base Growing

http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20110122/NEWS01/101220315/1006/Farmers+markets+see+fan+base+growing

 

Ministers Push Their Men for Padma Awards

http://expressbuzz.com/cities/kochi/ministers-push-their-men-for-padma-awards/241429.html

 

Don’t Ignore Microwave “Stand” Times

http://www.news-journalonline.com/lifestyle/food/2011/01/23/dont-ignore-microwave-stand-times.html

 

Garden Help: Avoid Crape “Murder” When Pruning

http://jacksonville.com/entertainment/home-and-garden/2011-01-22/story/garden-help-avoid-crape-murder-when-pruning

 

Garden Q&A: Reader’s “Mystery” Plant Is Diamond Frost

http://jacksonville.com/entertainment/home-and-garden/2011-01-22/story/garden-qa-readers-mystery-plant-diamond-frost

 

Sweet Orange Scab Discovered in Florida

http://thepacker.com/Sweet-orange-scab-discovered-in-Florida/Article.aspx?oid=1301637&fid=PACKER-TOP-STORIES&aid=657

 

The Gold Gem of the Citrus Family

http://www.fosterfollynews.com/news/2011Jan18Thegoldgemofthecitrusfamily.php

 

Weather Worries Farmers

http://www.srpressgazette.com/news/farmers-12164-weather-many.html

 

Tree Lovers to Gather for Florida Arbor Day

http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20110121/ARTICLE/101211011/2055/NEWS?Title=Tree-lovers-to-gather-for-Florida-Arbor-Day

 

Of Interest…

 

Commodities Prices Are Hitting Your Wallet

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704624504576098391266559416.html?mod=googlenews_wsj

 

Jack LaLanne, Fitness Icon, Dead at 96

http://www.nydailynews.com/lifestyle/2011/01/24/2011-01-24_jack_lalanne_fitness_icon_dead_at_96.html

 

Green Bay Packers, Pittsburgh Steelers Intriguing Superbowl XLV Matchup

http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2011/01/green_bay_packers_pittsburgh_s.html

 

 

Tom Nordlie

Science Communications Coordinator

Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

 

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